The press and public have been unleashed against the Italian coach, accusing him of having botched the squad and failing to give the Seleção an identity, as well as having Guimaraes take the (missed) penalty instead of Vinicius. On social media…
A Haaland brace eliminated Ancelotti's Brazil and sent Norway into the quarterfinals, a dream come true. It was a heart-stopping night for England, who broke the Aztec taboo and beat Mexico (3-2). Today, Portugal-Spain, with Lamine Yamal against…
The recovery in raw materials prices, the weakening of the dollar, and the return of foreign capital supported the area's stock markets. The best performing index was the Ibovespa in São Paulo, and the surprise was Chile, now governed by the Trump-supporting Kast. Argentina's inflation...
The Seleção are in danger of sealing their spot in the round of 16, where they will face the winner of today's Norway-Ivory Coast match. Germany were shockingly eliminated on penalties by Paraguay. The Netherlands also eliminated. Tonight, Mbappé and his teammates face Sweden, and tonight, Mexico-Ecuador.
Big World Cup clashes with the knockout stages. Today, three round of 32 matches: at 7 p.m., Ancelotti's Brazil faces a tricky Japan, and in the evening, Germany faces Paraguay. Tonight, a super matchup between the Netherlands and Morocco. Yesterday, Canada defeated South Africa 1-0, with the hosts in the round of 16…
The recent victory of Trumpian outsider De La Espriella in Colombia has reaffirmed the continent's rightward shift, where the last progressive bastion is now Lula's Brazil, which, however, is at risk in the October elections.
The first definitive verdicts at the 2026 World Cup: Brazil and Morocco advance to the round of 32, Mexico excels, and South Africa surprises by advancing for the first time. Bosnia has already qualified among the best third-placed teams, while Scotland and Korea are hanging by a thread.
The Seleção are virtually certain to advance, but to finish top they'll have to overcome Scotland on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Italian coach isn't convincing and is being targeted by fans.
Ancelotti secured his first World Cup victory with Brazil, while Montella lost again and was eliminated by Turkey. The United States qualified, while today's fixtures are the Netherlands-Sweden and Germany-Ivory Coast.
Last Saturday, Ancelotti's debut as Seleção coach ended in a draw against an excellent Morocco side: a worrying performance that sparked criticism from the press and public opinion. Yesterday, the Africans, who were playing their first match in a…
The ranking compiled by the Swedish specialized website Burgerdudes, considered the Michelin guide for the sector, does not include any Italian restaurants. In first place is a Spanish restaurant, followed by one in São Paulo, which we tested for you.
The Brazilian champion is 34 years old, has suffered more than 40 injuries in his career, and hasn't played at the highest level in a while, yet the Italian coach couldn't resist calling him up to the World Cup. For him, Messi and...
The Italian coach was reappointed for another four years on the eve of his first World Cup coaching experience. If things go badly this year, he could try again in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
The Brazilian oil giant closed the first three months with profits falling to 32,6 billion reais. EBITDA fell short of expectations. Oil and gas production increased 16% compared to a year ago. The green light was given for the 93-euro dividend...
The event is called Wine South America and is a traveling version of Vinitaly. It will be held in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, from May 12th to 14th.
The treaty is starting to have concrete effects, but it's still far from final. Ratification by national parliaments is still pending, and meanwhile, in South America, beef is being disputed, as the EU has capped imports of 99.000 tons.
Franchetti completes acquisition of 55% of ECR in Brazil, doubles operating scale, and approves 2026-2028 plan with strong growth in Production Value and EBITDA.
Pet sports have exploded in the South American country, with sky-high prices. The overall pet market is expected to grow 10% to 80 billion reais by 2026.
Distrust of the Seleção has never been so high: on the eve of the Cup, 14% of Brazilians think the national team will not advance beyond the group stage, and 31% say they won't even watch the matches...
During his visit to Hannover, the Brazilian president launched the challenge: Brazil has the potential to be a key partner for Europe in the energy sector, from renewables to critical minerals and biofuels.
Two Brazilian restaurants, Tuju and Evvai, have received the 3-star recognition for the first time in Latin America. The latter is run by a student of our Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito.
The personal friendship between the two presidents is facilitating India's access to the South American country's rich mineral resources: Modi's goal is to distance himself from Beijing in the electric car market.
The Brazilian stock market is among the best performing globally at the start of 2026, driven by renewed interest from foreign funds in emerging markets, rich in essential raw materials and perhaps even more reliable than an America led by…
Brazil is increasingly establishing itself as a quality textile supplier, and the agreement with Brussels would eliminate the current 8% tariff. It would also open up a new market for Made in Italy products.
The stock markets of Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile closed the year with double-digit gains: in the first two cases thanks to growth and stability, in the other two it was the axis with the United States that attracted investors.
The facility will have an installed capacity of 200 MW: four more will be built by 2035, for a total investment of €100 billion. The data centers will be powered by wind energy, but there's the problem of energy consumption...
Brazil is the world's second-largest rice exporter outside Asia and expects its harvest to decline in 2026 due to production costs and climate change. Rice is the staple food of 3,5 billion people. And Beijing too...
However, this morning, futures point to a recovery for Wall Street, while Asian stock markets are all down and European markets are seen opening in deep red. At Piazza Affari, eyes are on Fincantieri, Juventus, and Unipol.
Since June, Carlo and his son Davide have been in charge of the Seleção and Botafogo, respectively. The Brazilian club is having a difficult season, while the national team has qualified for the World Cup but isn't always convincing. And not everyone likes that...
The meeting will be held in Belem from November 10th to 21st. Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Giorgia Meloni are absent (Italy is represented by Antonio Tajani). Host Lula: "It's the COP of truth," and launches a fund for the Amazon.
The police operation in the Penha and Alemao favelas has resulted in over 130 deaths and shocked the entire country. The local government spends 10% on security, but the Comando Vermelho's business is worth billions, and its tentacles reach…
The historic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated for the 1950 World Cup, has been included in a list of properties to be sold by the local government, which owns it, to pay off the huge debt accumulated with the central government.
Energy giant Petrobras is testing an asphalt based on vegetable oils and recycled products, developed by its Rio de Janeiro research center. Lula's government is pushing the company for the energy transition.
In the South American country, where our gastronomy is very widespread due to the presence of millions of Italian descendants, the first and so far only Italian product to receive the Protected Geographical Indication protection is the Romagna dish
More and more international cryptocurrency players, including major cryptocurrency firm Tether, are seeking deals to power data centers in South America. This is also a win-win situation for local energy companies, which are unable to sell 70% of their energy production and, in recent years,...
On the sidelines of his controversial speech at the UN, the US president met with his colleague and friend Javier Milei, promising him financial safe conduct. Meanwhile, his attitude toward Lula and Maduro has become increasingly hostile: here's why.
This is the first time in the country's history that a former president has been convicted of a coup d'état. Bolsonaro, already under house arrest, will be sent to prison after the trial. Salvini expresses his solidarity.
Since the beginning of the year, the region's main stock markets have posted double-digit gains, with the exception of Buenos Aires, which is suffering from the speculative rally of 2024: the economy isn't picking up as expected, and the scandals involving the president are weighing heavily. In San…
The Barro Alto mine went to the Chinese group Minmetals for half a billion dollars. But the Dutch company Corex is asking Brussels to intervene: "We offered double, and now Beijing controls 60% of the world's nickel reserves. A…
The Italian group led by Flavio Cattaneo has received approval from the local authority for an early renewal: the previous agreement expired in December 2026. In the first half of this year alone, Enel Rio invested over 100 million euros…
Trump's tariffs hit tea and coffee with tariffs of up to 50%, exacerbating price increases already underway due to drought and poor harvests. Importers and consumers are alarmed. Is a return to yaupon in sight?
In Osasco, São Paulo, Stellantis inaugurates the first plant in South America for the recycling and reuse of end-of-life vehicles. A 13 million reais investment will dismantle up to 8.000 vehicles per year and create 150...
The São Paulo store, one of the first to open outside of Italy in 2015, has long been out of Eataly's control and has now closed its doors permanently under new non-Italian ownership. This is the only case in the world…
Another twist in the legal case against the former president, who faces up to 40 years in prison for the January 2023 coup attempt. His comment after the news broke: "What they're doing is cowardly, but I'll face it."
In the deep waters of the Bumerangue block, the energy giant has discovered a significant amount of oil and gas. The stock price surges on the eve of the results. The discovery confirms BP's return to fossil fuels, after the flop...
While President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on Brazil starting August 1, a U.S. company is currently the most active in the extraction of critical minerals in the South American country. But it sells almost all of them to Beijing.
Tim Brasil has already connected 20 million hectares with 4G or 5G networks in rural areas, and aims to reach 26 million hectares by 2026: an area almost the size of Italy. For farmers, this means cost reduction and protection…
CDP has awarded Banco do Brasil a €250 million loan, 80% guaranteed by Sace, to support the economic recovery of the Rio Grande do Sul region in Brazil, which was hit by floods in April 2024.
He had hinted at it, and he did: the US president sent a letter to his colleague Lula, urging him to "immediately cease the witch hunt against Bolsonaro" and announcing new tariffs. Washington buys from Brazil mainly meat, coffee, and...
The Rio summit of former emerging countries was weakened by the absences of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, but took a stand on geopolitical issues. Lula tried to contain the anti-Western impulses of the group that now includes Iran and the world…
The rotating presidency of the former emerging countries goes to Brazil, which hosts the leaders of several countries involved in areas of tension between Sunday and Monday. There is a risk of a flop due to the absence of Putin (who will however make a video greeting), Xi…
Paris is trying to build an alternative Atlantic axis to the one with the USA and has promised Brazil 20 billion in investments and the ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement. The Elysée wants to take charge of the defense of the Amazon but there is no lack of contradictions
The Italian coach begins his adventure as coach in Ecuador: qualification is not at risk but Brazil asks him to bring home the cup that has been missing since 2002. He will receive the same amount as Real, but with a bonus in case it is…
An outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul has raised alarm. Brazil is the world's leading chicken exporter and China, its main customer, has imposed a blockade of at least two months. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture: "No…
The latest moves by the president, who was first in Moscow and then in Beijing, will not please Washington and Brussels: Brasilia is offering geopolitical support to the Kremlin and the trade axis with Asia is increasingly intense, risking…
We are the best in the world and we will be coached by the best in the world", said the president of the Brazilian Federation Ednaldo Rodrigues bluntly in making the official announcement. Brazil has won 5 World Cups but the title has been missing since…
Brazilian President Lula is the only Western leader in constant dialogue with Moscow and in the coming days he will personally meet Vladimir Putin, trying to be more convincing than Donald Trump on Ukraine. Then he will be in Beijing to strengthen the anti-tariff trade axis
A year after Madonna, the Carioca city is investing again in a free mega event: on Saturday night, the most famous beach in Brazil will be attended by 1,6 million spectators. Hotels sold out, Airbnb and Booking under investigation for prices, waiting…
The duties imposed by Brussels on Chinese vehicles have infuriated Beijing, forcing the Italian-French group to stop the plant in Tychy, Poland. Unfortunately, there will be no Mirafiori to replace it: people are thinking of Spain or South America, where the Fiat brand is…
As the Financial Times points out, the clash between the two powers is an opportunity for South America, which is a major supplier of food commodities to both: in 2025 Brasilia solved the US egg crisis and allowed the…
While we wait to assess the impact of trade tariffs on financial markets, the year has started well for the main stock markets in the area. The Buenos Aires Stock Exchange is slowing down a bit, but Milei's Argentina is in full recovery and is building…
The Brazilian restaurant will be the first opened by the historic Neapolitan pizzeria in the entire Southern Hemisphere, after conquering North America, Arab countries and Japan. 13 million descendants of Italians live in Sao Paulo
The former president and seven other members of his government will have to defend themselves in criminal proceedings against the very serious charges related to the events of January 7, 8, when the institutions of Brasilia were attacked by their supporters
There are about twenty countries in the world where companies are experimenting with the short week: Brazil would be the first in the Latin American area and above all among the first to pass a constitutional reform. The "4x3 scale" requires that work be done…
The Bolsa Familia program, established by Lula in 2003 and which costs the state the equivalent of 30 billion euros a year, is received by 20,5 million families, but in almost a quarter of the municipalities the number of registered members exceeds by at least…
The Brazilian oil giant closed 2024 with 36,6 billion reais in profits, significantly disappointing expectations. The unfavorable exchange rate with the dollar and tax disputes were decisive, but the new course desired by Lula (the government is the largest shareholder)…
The Italian group increases spending for the period 75-2025 by 2027% compared to the previous plan: in the Carioca city, hiring and network strengthening are planned after months of inconvenience due to storms and record heat
Nominated for three Oscars (Best Film, Best International Film and Best Actress in a Leading Role), it tells the story of the Brazilian desaparecidos from the perspective of those who remain, through the (true) story of an exemplary family driven by civil commitment.
The striker has returned to the club that launched him before joining Barcelona in 2013. He has given up 98% of the salary he earned at Al Hilal, but his fortune is estimated at one billion dollars and now the…
The Brazilian branch, one of the first to open outside Italy in 2015, has been in crisis for years and has accumulated debts of almost 10 million euros. Since 2023 it has been owned by the Wings fund and since January it has been condemned…
Curious initiative of the fast food chain in 240 stores: by showing up with the order card you could collect a free BK Taste 1.0. The aim is to demonstrate that the new hamburger is not copied by the competition
The Armani/Casa Residences by Embraed project will be the first of the Italian brand in the South American country: in Balneario Camboriù, a VIP tourist destination, a 78-storey building will be built with a total sales value of 240 million euros
The year that is ending has been a mixed one for the three main economies of the area: Lula's reforms have not been convincing and relations between Mexico and the White House are expected to be very tense, while Buenos Aires is celebrating (but with the…
The next occupant of the White House, and especially his right-hand man Elon Musk, already have tense relations with Lula's Brazil, but the main frictions are expected with Mexico. The most "friendly" leader will be the Argentine Javier Milei, who…
A New Yorker, son of a Chinese mother and Japanese father, Shei Shiroma moves to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and sells pizzas baked from an all-Italian Fiat Uno, transformed into an oven. He receives awards and attracts the interest of big restaurants. A…
The increase in the price of the raw material is mainly due to the extreme weather, to which is added the fear of the possible introduction of duties. According to analysts, this should not have an impact on the price of a cup at the bar. But for…
Concern for the health of the Brazilian President: operated in Sao Paulo, he is conscious and could be discharged within a week. Brain injuries ruled out
In Brazil, Tim's first market outside Italy and the most advanced country in Latin America for the latest generation network, the coverage of the Italian group's subsidiary reaches 500 cities, 70% of the urban population. From December 2nd via…
There is an ongoing conflict between the two countries that arises from Paris' opposition to the EU-Mercosur agreement, which would penalize European farmers. The chain had announced the stop to meat from South America, but was forced to backtrack: here's why.
The connection from low-orbit satellites allows to reach the most remote places on the planet at lower costs and is the new terrain of the US-China challenge. Downhill road for the tycoon in Italy thanks to the friendship with the premier…
In Rio de Janeiro, the current president Lula gets what he wanted, but on the war in Ukraine he irritates Macron, who gets closer to Meloni on the EU-Mercosul agreement. The Prime Minister today in Buenos Aires at Milei
The summit scheduled in Rio de Janeiro between today and tomorrow should have mainly discussed climate and hunger, but it was overtaken by events. In the bilateral meeting with Lula, Meloni announced Italian investments in Brazil. Argentina's veto by…
The meeting between the leaders of the world's top 20 economies (plus 35 other guest delegations) will not focus on wars given Lula's ambiguous position, Putin's absence and Biden's delegitimization, but on social and environmental issues.…
A 1.500 square meter work, created by the artist Mundano also reusing flood mud, was inaugurated in the Brazilian city to draw attention to the climate emergency. For South America, 2024 was a tragic year
Important election round in Latin America, where over 170 million people were called to the polls over the weekend, between Presidential and Administrative elections: in Uruguay there will be a run-off; resounding midterm defeat for Lula; Boric also did badly in a…
In Kazan, Russia, the annual meeting of former emerging countries characterized by a strong anti-Western push: Brazil vetoes Caracas' entry but Cuba, Bolivia, Turkey and Belarus, among others, enter. The complete list
The phenomenon of online sports betting is spreading in the South American country. According to the Central Bank, which admitted that the data could be inaccurate, a quarter of the beneficiaries of Bolsa Familia gamble on matches: in August 3 billion were spent…
During the Italy-Brazil Business Forum in São Paulo, Banco do Brasil, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Sace signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mobilize financing to support ESG projects in Brazil, strengthening economic and commercial relations between the…
The Foreign Minister is on tour in South America to discuss the crisis in Venezuela: after a stop in Buenos Aires, he landed in Sao Paulo. 850 thousand people with Italian passports live in Brazil and in November he will host the…
In a 2024 that has so far been positive overall for an area with a GDP of over 5.500 billion dollars, Brazil is missing out, becoming the second country with the highest interest rates in the world, and Mexico, which is in a diplomatic crisis with…
Legal case from condominium dispute between the two Brazilian leaders: the former president during his mandate from 2019 to 2022 had not stolen 83 public property assets, he had only moved them to a warehouse. Now the government will have to…
Before Covid, the European Union was considering adopting a single time for the whole year. Brazil, which did so, is regretting it, because the "short" days do not allow to respond to the peak in consumption with photovoltaic…
Brazil is experiencing the worst drought in its history: in some areas the air is as dry as the Sahara and tens of thousands of fires are putting entire ecosystems at risk, as well as the health of millions of…
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered X to be blocked for failing to appoint a legal representative. Musk has 24 hours to resolve the situation, or the social network will be disconnected in the country
The former Brazilian tycoon, who in 2012 was the seventh richest man in the world thanks to a gamble on new offshore extractions that ended with several criminal convictions, tries this time with a green energy project: producing three times…
The new course of the Brazilian oil giant desired by the socialist leader continues: fewer dividends, less market and primacy of politics with priority to the green transition. But a quarter of the capital is in the hands of foreign investors who are now speculating on…
